South Island

Anna Schimmel

Are you looking for a beautiful wedding dress? At Anna Schimmel we create exquisite designer wedding dresses. Each gown is hand-crafted in-house from beautiful imported fabrics.

We custom design for you, sell off the rack and make-to-measure from our collection. Most of the gowns featured on our website are here to try on. There’s also always something new that hasn’t been featured yet.

Anna’s Profile:After 30 years in fashion my portfolio includes bridal, theatre, high fashion and haute couture, much of this in Europe. I have a Master’s degree from the German Master School of Fashion and you will work directly with me at all times. We are known for excellent fit and beautiful craftsmanship and we design a wide variety of looks.

Drop in:Every Thursday we are open from 10am to 7pm for brides–to-be to drop in, here they can meet me for a chat and browse our gowns. If you would like to come by, but can’t do Thursdays, call us and we’ll book a suitable alternative time.

Consultations with the designer:To try on some of our luxurious collection of gowns and discuss your wedding dress ideas in detail we offer comprehensive two-hour consultations. For this there is a fee of $95, which is redeemed if you decide to book your wedding dress with us. Brides tell us they love the consultation and find it very inspiring. During our meeting you can try on beautiful wedding gowns, discuss your ideas in detail as well as current trends, view luxurious European laces and silks and much, much more.

Tight timesframe?All our wedding dresses are created in our own workshop by my small, highly skilled team.This enables us to work with tight time schedules and plan around brides who fly in just for a few days. We regularly create stunning gowns for brides who come in from overseas for three days only and we can ship your gown to you when finished. While we prefer more time, we are able to create a perfect wedding dress within a week.

Your experience: Ever had something really beautiful designed just for you? Having a wedding dress created by a talented and skilled designer is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From choosing a lace or silk you love, to flattering your figure with the ideal cut, your perfect gown will encompass and enhance your natural beauty. Your beautiful wedding dress will give you confidence on your big day, set the tone for your celebration and stay in everyone’s memory for ever.